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STRUCTURAL GLASS FACADES: A UNIQUE BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
by
Michael Robert Patterson
A Thesis Presented to the
FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree
MASTER OF BUILDING SCIENCE
May 2008
Copyright 2008 Michael Robert Patterson

This thesis formulates a hypothesis that the rate of diffusion of innovative building technology, in this case structural glass façade technology, can be facilitated in a manner to accelerate growth, and a strategy is developed for accomplishing this. In the process, structural glass façade technology is defined and described, and significant aspects categorized. A web-based resource is developed as a source for information, learning programs, design guides and tools. Reference information is included with respect to all aspects of the technology including glass materials, glass-fixing systems, and structural systems as required to develop a comprehensive façade concept. A Microsoft Windows based analytical design tool has also been developed to facilitate conceptual development of appropriate façade solutions by aspiring adopters of the technology. The tool provides for the development of comparative solutions from a selection of structure type options.

STRUCTURAL GLASS FACADES: A UNIQUE BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
by
Michael Robert Patterson
A Thesis Presented to the
FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree
MASTER OF BUILDING SCIENCE
May 2008
Copyright 2008 Michael Robert Patterson